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Volunteer position, Advocate and main in-district contact for Congressional District Massachusetts 4. Engaging Congressional office on critical issues and policies related to Alzheimer's disease.

Volunteer position using my personal experience to help make changes in public policies and critical issues related to Alzheimer's disease by being part of Congressional District Massachusetts - 4

Clinical Research Nurse for Phase 1-3 oncology trials & patients at major academic hospital. Manage all aspects of protocols and patient care related to clinical trials. Primary focus population is Sarcoma and Neuro-Oncology. Experience with Gyn-Onc & Lymphoma.

Full Time for 11+ yrs, now Per-diem.Partners in Excellence Award• Acuity Plus Auditor – Audits electronic documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy of nursing documentation that it • EPIC Superuser – Trained staff on EPIC, helped to facilitate smooth transition during roll-out• Trained new staff hires and nursing students. Performed preceptor and Resource/Charge nurse duties. • Patient population includes: Neurosurgical pre & post-op, Brain Tumor, Head Trauma/TBI, Stroke/TIA, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Neuro-Interventional, High-dose Chemotherapy, Seizures, Altered Mental status/Psych, Spinal disorders and Orthopedic float pts. • Performed nursing assessment, treatments & skills. Initiated & maintained Nursing Care Plans for all patients. Patient load - Day shift: 3-4 patients; Night 4-5 patients. Worked 8 &12 hour shifts.• Common Equipment utilized: Tracheotomy, Extraventricular & Lumbar drains, Continuous Cardiac Telemetry, Long-term Seizure monitoring, Blood draws, Suctioning, Nasogastric & PEG tubes.• Flu Shot Champion (2011-Present)

Instructed multiple groups of 5-20 children aged 4-18 in basic figure skating skills and safety.

• Properly triaged new patients into clinics: Brain Tumor, Cranial Base, Metastatic, Neurofibromatosis.• Performed patient intake & medical history.• Managed 2nd opinion consultations from all over the world for weekly Brain Tumor Conference.• Managed multidisciplinary Cranial Base Center - Coordinating care amongst MGH and MEEI neurosurgeons, ENTs, and Rad Oncs. Produced patient agenda for clinic and biweekly meetings.• Cultivated patient/family relationships through timely communication regarding appointments & concerns.

• Worked alongside acute care PTs treating various orthopedic, neurological & surgical/medical patients • Responsible for equipment inventory & routine maintenance of equipment, whirlpool & treatment area• Researched, organized &presented information at Hospital Pain/Safety Fair ~ Proper shoe & foot care